Sunday, October 19, 2008

Pepper-Parmesan Breadsticks

I found this recipe rather interesting, had all the ingredients on hand, found the quantity mentioned to be small enough to sample this and figured that it would make for a fun afternoon with my 3 year old who loves to "help" me in the kitchen. She always pulls up a chair to the island and wants to peel or cut veggies for me (of course, i don't allow that).. but she will help me measure, pour ingredients & stir or transfer contents from a bowl to a bag that is headed for the freezer. It's quite fun and I hope she'll be just as interested when she grows up.

This is from a Cooking Light magazine and I would have to say that I was not totally bowled over by it but it was quite easy, fast and tasted pretty okay. I dipped it in some marinara and it was quite good... was also good with a hot bowl of soup. However, it doesn't keep well.. I noticed that it lost it's crispness when I stored a few of the leftovers in an air-tight container. The original recipe calls for Pecorino Romano cheese while I used Parmesan since that's what I had.

Method:1) Preheat oven to 450F2) Combine flours, cheese, baking powder and pepper. Add water and oil. Stir until dough forms.3) Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead lightly 4/5 times.4) Divide into 18 equal portions and shape each into a 8 inch rope.5) Place ropes on baking sheet coated with cooking spray and bake for 10 mins or until bottoms are golden brown. Serve with a dip of choice.

35 comments:

Nice picture! Looks like you get all the yummy flavors without the butter or fat. I must say I looooove pecorino romano, its my favorite hard cheese. How nice that your daughter likes to help..you are raising another great cook :)

i love breadsticks..they go great with soup isn't it? wonderful that u have baked at home :) regarding the thai spice blend powder, yes it does have thai flavor. it is just a mixture of fenugreek, coriander seeds, chilli powder, turmeric etc... it can be made at home also.

This is relly an simple but awesome recipe laavanya,and with those small helping hand at ur kitchen it would have been fun for both of you!My son(4yrs) always will be ready for mixing,stiring anything...:)